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I use prescribed steroid creams on my genitals for psoriasis. my skin on one part (where thighs and vagina meet) is like crumpled. as im 22, can i reverse the process and reverse how my skin looked?
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Steroid cream when used consistently can cause skin thinning, especially in areas with mucus membranes. Talk to your prescribing Dr for an alternative, or use the cream 1 week on then one week off to allow the skin to recuperate.
Answered 2/11/2022
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